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title: "DDaT25039 - Auto-Classification Tool - RFP"
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# DDaT25039 - Auto-Classification Tool - RFP

Buyer: UKRI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b1d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for the project titled "DDaT25039 - Auto-Classification Tool," which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, with the contracting process now in the award stage. Digital Science UK Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, was awarded the contract, with the contract period set from 2nd October 2025 to 30th September 2026, and the possibility of a 12-month extension. The project aims to implement an auto-classification tool to improve the efficiency of classifying applications and awards using pre-existing classification systems.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses particularly engaged in the development and provision of specialised software systems aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies within research sectors. Companies with expertise in software development, specifically those related to scientific and research data management, would find this a lucrative opportunity for growth. This contract not only supports businesses in securing substantial government procurement deals but also facilitates future collaborations with UKRI, benefiting business growth and technological innovation in related fields. The procurement process was competitive, with four bids received, demonstrating the market interest and the opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities in this critical domain.

## Notice

Brief Description of Requirement The service required is the ability to classify the UKRI portfolio of applications and awards (Research Councils, Research England, Innovate UK) to a pre-existing classification system. The need for automating the classification is to reduce time spend on manual categorisation and improve operational efficiency. The solution is to classify new applications and our historic portfolio. In addition, we require a solution to identify Trusted Research and Innovation for a quarterly report to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This is required to ensure continuity of delivering business critical reports to DSIT, International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), Annual reporting to boards, and being able to answer requests of 'what have we funded in defined research areas', that have a quick turnaround, for example Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information Requests. The classification systems required are: Sustainable Development Goals (SDG); OECD sector codes; Health Research Classification System (HRCS); Research, Condition and Disease Categorization (RC); Fields of Research (FoR); Common Scientific Outline and Cancer Type Codes; Units of Assessment (UoA). Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070129-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,380,546 |
| Lots value | £1,380,546 |
| Awards value | £574,260 |
| Contracts value | £1,264,533 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UKRI |
| Additional buyers | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION; UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 14:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070129-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 14:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054745-2025
- 2 Jun 2025 at 20:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029335-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070129-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054745-2025
  8th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029335-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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